We are assisting a major international financial institution in recruiting a Migration Engineer / Technology Service Analyst for a strategic programme aiming to decommission on‑premises personal drives (H: Drive) and migrate all user data to Microsoft OneDrive for Business.
The consultant will support and execute the end‑to‑end migration process for approximately 800 users and will work closely with a UK‑based operational manager and a Luxembourg‑based administrative manager.
Location: Luxembourg
Start Date: May 2026
Contract: Freelance / Consultant (Until end of 2026, possible extension)
Work Arrangement: 4 days on‑site + 1 day remote per week
Language Requirements: English mandatory; German is considered an asset.
Key Responsibilities
Pre‑Migration Activities
* Analyse user environments, including volume, file structures, path lengths and blocked items.
* Prepare PowerShell scripts to automate pre‑checks, reporting, provisioning and validation tasks.
* Perform pre‑migration assessments using ShareGate and/or Microsoft native tools.
* Provision or validate OneDrive user environments before migration waves.
Migration Execution (H: Drive → OneDrive)
* Conduct data migrations using ShareGate and Microsoft 365 migration utilities.
* Monitor and analyse migration logs, troubleshoot errors and execute corrective actions.
* Handle file system issues (permissions, unsupported characters, long paths, locked files).
Post‑Migration Activities
* Verify data integrity, permissions and folder structure.
* Resolve partial or failed migration cases.
* Support users during their transition to OneDrive, including incident handling and basic adoption assistance.
* Maintain accurate technical documentation and status reporting for stakeholders.
Coordination & Communication
* Collaborate with UK and Luxembourg teams (Workplace, Infrastructure, Security, Network).
* Provide regular project updates, incident summaries and progress reports.
* Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements applicable in the financial sector.
Profile
* You are a proven Migration Engineer, Systems Engineer, or M365 Specialist with concrete experience in large‑scale data migrations.
* You enjoy operational, hands‑on work and can manage migrations autonomously.
* You are detail‑oriented, structured, and able to produce high‑quality documentation.
* You can communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders in an international environment.
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to contribute to a strategic cloud‑transformation programme within a major financial institution.
* Modern Microsoft environment with up‑to‑date tools and governance.
* Long mission with strong extension potential.
* International collaboration and high visibility within the organisation.
Required Skills and Experience
Mandatory
* ShareGate: Proven hands‑on experience performing migrations, especially file share migrations.
* PowerShell scripting: Ability to write, adapt and run scripts for automation, reporting and migration workflows.
* Strong operational experience with Microsoft 365, particularly OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online.
* Previous experience migrating file shares / home drives to OneDrive in medium or large environments.
* Solid understanding of permissions (NTFS), Windows Server file systems and Active Directory.
* Experience analysing migration logs and resolving complex technical issues.
* Excellent command of English (mandatory).
Assets
* German language skills.
* Experience in financial services or other regulated environments.
* Understanding of Azure AD / Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams.
* Familiarity with ITIL processes and structured change environments.